Observation / Reflection #4:Be Quiet! I'm Trying To Talk!
In this observation, pay attention to how your teacher manages his or her classroom. What types of disruptions, if any, occur while you're visiting? How do they set the class in motion? How do they deal with interruptions (from the outside) and disruptions (from their students)? Determine whether there are students in the classes that you will teach that are especially troublesome. Ask your CT how he or she addresses these students' needs. Reflect on your "vision" of an ideal science classroom. What classroom policies will you try to implement in YOUR classroom? How does your vision align with your teaching philosophy?
Observation:
I spend the majority of my time at NKHS observing two chemistry teachers. They are both very different in how they teach and how they conduct their class. Ms. Crescenzo is very strict. She does not allow any inturruptions, outbursts, or disrespect. Students have to wait to use the restroom until there is a break in the lesson. She gets very angry if she is having a class discussion/lecturing or if she is going over something and someone disrupts to use the bathroom. No one is allowed to eat, drink, chew gum, or use any electronic devices in her class, even if they are just doing worksheets. She follows every rule and never vears away from them. If students misbehave she immediately calss them out and corrects their behavior. For the most part, students are quiet during class and do not cause too many disruptions. One student in particular has a bad attitude and thinks she can have it her way, but Ms. Crescenzo does not allow that type of behavior in her class. Mr. Viner on the other hand is the total opposite. He is loud and cracks jokes and is very easy going. He doesn't punish people too much for being tardy or for having side conversations while doing classwork. He tells the class to quiet down if it gets loud, but for the most part he allows students freedom as long as they get their work done. He never says anything to students if they are drinking something other than water or if they have a small snack in class, especially early in the day. He drinks coffee in the morning, so he doesn't feel it's fair to tell students they can't. Mr. Viner is very friendly so he often times has students coming into the classroom. He deals very well with inturruptions and it doesn't really seem to phase him if the phone rings or if someone comes in to ask a question. He goes with the flow and doesn't let too much bother him.
Reflection:
The two CTs that I observe have drastically different teaching styles. It is very interesting to see how differently their classrooms are run. When I teach, I will probably have aspects of both of them in how I conduct my classroom. I think it's important to follow school rules, but I don't see any harm in letting students use the bathroom or letting them have a drink on their desk. At times it seems like Ms. Crescenzo's students are afraid of her and Mr. Viner's students don't take him seriously. I hope to be a teacher who is approachable and friendly, but serious at the same time. I want my students to feel like they can come to me for any reason, and I also want them to respect me and take me seriously. Mr. Viner is very understanding and compassionate towards his students, but I sometimes feel like he is too lenient. On the other hand, Ms. Crescenzo follows the same routine no matter what. If a student forgets their homework or calculator in their locker, she does not let them go get it and she penalizes them for not having their materials. I agree with this to an extent but I also feel like there is a point where teachers have to remember that students are people too and they need to be more compassionate, without being taken advantage of. My ideal science classroom would be a hybrid of Mr. Viner's and Ms. Crescenzo's classrooms. I would like my students to act responsibly and respectfully and at the same time enjoy the class and develop an appreciation for science through their experience in my classroom.
Observation / Reflection #4:Be Quiet! I'm Trying To Talk!
In this observation, pay attention to how your teacher manages his or her classroom. What types of disruptions, if any, occur while you're visiting? How do they set the class in motion? How do they deal with interruptions (from the outside) and disruptions (from their students)? Determine whether there are students in the classes that you will teach that are especially troublesome. Ask your CT how he or she addresses these students' needs. Reflect on your "vision" of an ideal science classroom. What classroom policies will you try to implement in YOUR classroom? How does your vision align with your teaching philosophy?Observation:
I spend the majority of my time at NKHS observing two chemistry teachers. They are both very different in how they teach and how they conduct their class. Ms. Crescenzo is very strict. She does not allow any inturruptions, outbursts, or disrespect. Students have to wait to use the restroom until there is a break in the lesson. She gets very angry if she is having a class discussion/lecturing or if she is going over something and someone disrupts to use the bathroom. No one is allowed to eat, drink, chew gum, or use any electronic devices in her class, even if they are just doing worksheets. She follows every rule and never vears away from them. If students misbehave she immediately calss them out and corrects their behavior. For the most part, students are quiet during class and do not cause too many disruptions. One student in particular has a bad attitude and thinks she can have it her way, but Ms. Crescenzo does not allow that type of behavior in her class. Mr. Viner on the other hand is the total opposite. He is loud and cracks jokes and is very easy going. He doesn't punish people too much for being tardy or for having side conversations while doing classwork. He tells the class to quiet down if it gets loud, but for the most part he allows students freedom as long as they get their work done. He never says anything to students if they are drinking something other than water or if they have a small snack in class, especially early in the day. He drinks coffee in the morning, so he doesn't feel it's fair to tell students they can't. Mr. Viner is very friendly so he often times has students coming into the classroom. He deals very well with inturruptions and it doesn't really seem to phase him if the phone rings or if someone comes in to ask a question. He goes with the flow and doesn't let too much bother him.
Reflection:
The two CTs that I observe have drastically different teaching styles. It is very interesting to see how differently their classrooms are run. When I teach, I will probably have aspects of both of them in how I conduct my classroom. I think it's important to follow school rules, but I don't see any harm in letting students use the bathroom or letting them have a drink on their desk. At times it seems like Ms. Crescenzo's students are afraid of her and Mr. Viner's students don't take him seriously. I hope to be a teacher who is approachable and friendly, but serious at the same time. I want my students to feel like they can come to me for any reason, and I also want them to respect me and take me seriously. Mr. Viner is very understanding and compassionate towards his students, but I sometimes feel like he is too lenient. On the other hand, Ms. Crescenzo follows the same routine no matter what. If a student forgets their homework or calculator in their locker, she does not let them go get it and she penalizes them for not having their materials. I agree with this to an extent but I also feel like there is a point where teachers have to remember that students are people too and they need to be more compassionate, without being taken advantage of. My ideal science classroom would be a hybrid of Mr. Viner's and Ms. Crescenzo's classrooms. I would like my students to act responsibly and respectfully and at the same time enjoy the class and develop an appreciation for science through their experience in my classroom.